Materials for tissue engineering [electronic resource] / Molly M. Stevens, Julian H. George.
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FilmSeries: Henry Stewart talksBiomedical & life sciences collection. Stem cells and regenerative medicine : fundamentals, therapeutic applications and ethical considerations: Publisher: London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2007Description: 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (37 min.) : color, sound)Subject(s): Biocompatible Materials | Regenerative Medicine | Stem Cells | Tissue EngineeringOnline resources: Click here to access online | Series Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration.
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Contents: Range of materials considered for tissue engineering -- Research into cell-material interaction -- Development of new technologies -- Highly tailored biomaterials: role in guiding cell behaviour and tissue regeneration -- Medical implants -- The use of commonly available clinical bioresorbable polymers -- The use of bioactive materials: Bioglass -- Utilising self-assembling nanoscale fibres, peptide functionalisation and recombinant DNA technology -- Replication of structure and function of natural tissue -- Importance of production techniques to control material macro and nano structure.
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